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Winter melon vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Winter melon and Zucchini

  • Winter melon has more Fiber, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Zucchini has 14 times less Sodium than Winter melon. Winter melon has 111mg of Sodium, while Zucchini has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +4250%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
Contains more Manganese +205.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.37
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +4250%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
Contains more Manganese +205.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.37
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.7%
Contains more Folate +380%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.7%
Contains more Folate +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +202.5%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +202.5%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.091
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.091

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Winter melon Zucchini
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 2.11g Zucchini
Protein 0.4g 1.21g Zucchini
Fats 0.2g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 3g 3.11g Zucchini
Calories 13kcal 17kcal Zucchini
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Winter melon
Fiber 2.9g 1g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 16mg Winter melon
Iron 0.4mg 0.37mg Winter melon
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 19mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 6mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 111mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.61mg 0.32mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.058mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 13mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.094mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 5µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.009mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.003mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.084g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.011g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Winter melon
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/nutrients
  2. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.